Substation Protection Controls Engineer
Job Summary
The Substation Protection & Controls Engineer will design protection and control projects for electric utilities ranging from 12kV to 500kV. This role involves developing single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring designs, and performing quality control checks for power system projects. The position offers opportunities to work on diverse infrastructure and gain exposure to renewable energy integration.
Responsibilities
- Design substation protection and control projects (12kV-500kV)
- Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and single-lines
- Prepare Bill of Materials and conduct quality control
- Provide lifecycle support from scoping through construction
Required Skills
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
- 2+ years substation P&C design experience
- Proficiency in AC/DC schematics and wiring design
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Relay One Line Design.
- Three Line AC Schematic Design.
- DC Protection Schematic Design.
- Panel Layout and Wiring Design.
- Develop Bill of Materials Based on Design Criteria.
- Quality Control Checks on Wiring Design.
- Complete Project Lifecycle Support from Scoping to Final Design and Implementation.
- Construction Support.
- Applying the Minimum Requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the Design Processes.
- Working with Client Standards to Implement Design.
- Working with a Designer/Drafter to Create the Required Drawings for Each Project.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related degree with two (2+) or more years of Substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience.
- Experience in executing substation protection and control projects.
- Demonstrate Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs.
- Ability to read and design substation protection and control drawings such as one-line drawings, three-line drawings, AC/DC schematic drawings and wiring design.
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations.
- Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in team environment.
- Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction.
- Detail oriented.
- Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments.
- High level of computer competency.
- Willingness to travel to project / client sites.